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    Restaurant August

    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    snapper Pontchartrain
    Sean L.

    Man, we almost missed out on August. This ended up being our last meal of the trip and honestly we were already in full glutton mode. Earlier that day we did Brennan's, then Loretta's, Café Du Monde, and even stopped at Sun Chong's for the gumbo dumplings and redfish po'boy. By the time we got here for our reservation, we were barely even hungry. Luckily they were super accommodating and let us sit at the bar and order à la carte. We started with the Wild Mushrooms and Escargot, the Gnocchi "Black and Blue," and the Bluefin Tuna Tiradito. Everything was seriously so good. Even though we were full, we looked at each other and said we had to order at least one entrée, so we went with the Red Snapper Pontchartrain and it was worth it. And yes... even completely stuffed, we still ordered dessert. We got both the mint chocolate and the strawberry shortcake because at that point why not. Highly recommend both. Definitely a spot we'll have to come back to next time. Also, shoutout to our bartender. She was great and honestly made the night.

    Jen C.

    If you're even thinking about dining here, just book the reservation. It's a culinary experience you'll remember forever. All of the food was fantastic. I absolutely loved that the servers came out and explained each and every dish. They use so many high quality ingredients that you can truly taste. I did the tasting menu and loved each dish. The dessert was unlike anything else I've had. It was citrusy and had layers within the white chocolate shell. My highlights were the blue crab tartlet, grouper, and Wagyu. This Wagyu legitimately melted away as I chewed it. It was so tender and flavorful.

    Mayur S.

    This restaurant was on my list for a long time as its 2 block away from my house still never got a chance to go there. Reservation was very smooth while i had some questions about my dietary restrictions which they took care of it. I am usually type of guy who enjoys some good expensive wine than the food and i was impressed with both wine selections which my sommelier suggested me. Me and my gf really enjoyed all the food with lots of colours and flavours. Had a wonderful chef's special 7-10 course meal with my gf service and the explaination of the food was amazing but could have been more interactive service like waiter came once or twice and saw him at the end !! Lots of different flavours on food. Thank you soo much once again for doing vegetarian 10 dish 7 course menu. I would recommend them to try for michelin star or hopefully they can get it when michelin visited new orelans !

    ROASTED EGGPLANT MEZZALUNA
    Shannon W.

    One of the best meals I have ever had and anyone I talk to that has been here said the same thing. Everything was perfect from the ambiance to the service to the food. I would fly to NOLA just to eat here . Favorites included: tuna crudo, roasted eggplant, coal roasted Iberico pork, the grilled royal red shrimp (a very NOLA type dish and the dry aged duck. You MUST order dessert, oh my gosh! The after dinner mint was incredible. The mint ice cream was incredible! The wine list was outstanding. I love the food in New Orleans, it's unlike anywhere else!

    tuna crudo
    Jennifer N.

    There are some restaurants that like to masquerade as fine dining and charge exorbitant fees but this is true fine dining. The price point is $$$$ for a reason. The restaurant is small, but cozy. Several waiters greet you as you get settled and cater with a flourish. The bathrooms are clean and everything is spotless. The menu is small and the options on the chef's special are not available in the a la carte menu. We opted for a la carte. We got the tuna crudo, which was lovely. Small pieces of fresh blue fin tuna paired with a passion fruit slush. While icy and a little strange texturally, the flavors worked well together. Then we had the coal-roasted iberico pork, which came with roasted okra and a tomato marmalade. While small, the pork was tender and paired well with the slight spice of the sauces. We also had a the black and blue gnocchi, which was slightly heavier, a fancy macaroni and cheese with truffle slices and crab. The entrees were grilled scallops and wagyu steak. The scallops were cooked well with a delightful sauce, soft and tender. I usually don't like scallops but these were quite well done. The Wagyu came with a nice tart veggie side and aligot that really paired well. Cooked to a lovely medium as requested. Finally, we had two desserts. While the blackberry opera cake was good, it did not wow us and after the full meal, it became a little tedious to eat. The custard tart though was fantastic, a rich, deep caramel flavor paired with the lighter milk sherbet (although I am unsure why they opted for sherbet over ice cream). In total, it cost about $300 for the meal (including tax and tip) for two. This is a splurge, something that I see only the wealthy and/or someone celebrating something important to be able to do. But it's fine dining for a reason and it truly knows what fine dining is.

    Espresso martini and mezcal margarita
    Kamille H.

    This was a random stop because I wanted a good French 75. I ended up ordering a mezcal margarita instead funny enough. Anyway, very fancy and detail oriented restaurant. It's obvious that providing good service is important to the staff. The ambiance is romantic and dark. Must order the steak tartare.

    Dessert
    Marcella N.

    Stumbled upon this place on our last trip to New Orleans and promised myself I'd try it this time. We went for the Friday 3 course lunch and it was incredible. So artfully presented and delicious. I would recommend this place to anyone. It's beautiful and so awe-inspiring. The service is exceptional and chefs are going all out. Loved it.

    Black and blue gnocchi
    Jen L.

    Welp it's been a hot minute since I enjoyed a fancypants lunch at August... and the price for the 3 course prix fixe lunch is now $65 and it's totally worth it! My visiting friends and I made noon reservations and had the most lovely leisurely 2 1/2 hour lunch on Good Friday. They were great about accommodating our 1 vegetarian diner and made her an off menu item while still honoring the prix fixe price! And it was all so much food. I started with the black and blue gnocchi which sounds like it should work, truffles, blue cheese, crab and little fluffy potato yumminess? And it was amazing and honestly I was probably full at that point. I had the crawfish tagliatelle but the dish to eat was the snapper "bouillabaisse" in quotes because it wasn't soup. The pasta was good. The fish was stunning. As was my friend's veg option, mushroom pithivier. The friend who got the duck said it was the best version she's ever eaten. We split the 3 dessert options, ordering 2 of the cream puffs (which were the crowd favorite) but I also really liked blood orange creamsicle, the bitterness of the aperol sorbet was an unexpected note. And I liked the double cream cheese option; the apple butter made it sweeter than I expected but with still nice salty notes. Service was excellent; the mood was great. OH and I got the special rose French 75 twist... with cognac not gin because I'm a traditionalist that way. My friends all loved their cocktails too. I'll have to not wait another decade to go back.

    Hillary P.

    After looking at reviews and craving a fine dining experience in New Orleans creole style) we decided to check out restaurant August. A beautifully appointed restaurant, in historic building that dates back to the early 1800s, it is elegant and includes a cozy bar for a drink before or after any meal. This is a reservation recommended location, although we were fortunate enough to get in fairly easily during a quiet time, early in the week, and early in the evening. We were pampered and made exceptionally welcome by the highly trained staff. Opened in the early 2000s, the restaurant has multiple recognitions by the James Beard organization and others in the food service world. The Executive Chef has changed hands and is now led by Corey Thomas, of the famous Commanders Palace and Shaya which received recognition by the James Beard organization during Chef Thomas tenure as sous chef. The menu offers à la cart options, as well as a chefs tasting menu that can be decided at the last minute if you are up for the challenge! Wine pairings are also available should you choose. We enjoyed an absolutely phenomenal tasting menu with wine pairings and could not have been happier! This restaurant team is laser focused on outstanding food, over the top service, and just an overall wonderful customer experience. Would not be surprised to see three stars at this location once the Michelin man finally comes to town. This can be a pricey endeavor, but definitely worth the treat!

    Flowers in the bar
    Jason J.

    Excellent! My wife and I got the tasting menu and it was fantastic. There were several fantastic bites but the A5 wagyu, spoon bread, and the cold oyster Rockefeller were standouts. The service was good. I had a duck fat old fashioned that was interesting. You kinda gotta like duck fat but if you do its worth the price.

    Michael M.

    Amazing dining experience. Great service, beautiful restaurant, I'm excited about going back! I ordered the tasting menu that starts with an amuse bouche and then goes through several seafood and meat options. I really enjoyed every single item on the menu and it would be hard to pick a favorite. It does come at a price, and there's an option for a wine pairing but I guarantee that whatever you choose you can't go wrong

    Crab gnocchi
    Kristel T.

    A favorite in New Orleans! They never disappoint. Amazing meal from start to finish. I review this place often and of course I love the gnocchi but the appetizers are all amazing! I keep recommending we come and just try apps that's how good they are! We also had the escargot and it was out of this world good!!

    Delicate amaretto cookies, complementary to the birthday diner.
    Liz R.

    A very lovely birthday dinner. From the start the hostess pure pleasant and wonderful dialogue. The servers as well continued the same ambient. All questions or concerns answered. Food undeniably exquisite. Recommend anyone wanting to enjoy fine class dining.

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    Just okay. Overpriced forced tasting menus and four courses. Eeeeehhhh. Happy they let me add on, but ehhhhhh. Nah it's fine

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    Incredible experience!! Every dish was creative and delicious. Fully worth the price. Michelin star deserved

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    Great experience an great food! It was a wonderful birthday dinner! Staff was amazing!

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    Ask the Community - Restaurant August

    What is the parking situation?

    Does everyone at the table have to do the tasting menu?

    Restaurant August does require full-table participation for the tasting menu in order to guarantee an enjoyable pace of the meal for everyone in the party.

    Is a sport jacket required for dinner?

    No jacket is needed. Let me know if you have any other questions.

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes!

    Is there outdoor seating?

    No outdoor seating.

    Is jeans ok with a button down shirt today Mother's Day?

    Yes

    What are the vegetarian options here? I don't see any on the menu

    There was a whole vegetarian tasting menu when I went, and everything was available a la carte. We actually all agreed that that the vegetarian dishes were better than the meat dishes. I imagine their menu changes faster than they update it online… Read more

    Is the restaurant coat and tie?

    No, but upscale dress would be good.

    Is the meat kosher/halal?

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